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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.61, 479.48 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.61, 479.48 and 335.73 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.61 : 479.48 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.61/479.48 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.61x = 479.48 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.61x = 160,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,974.14/347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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